D.J. Mitchell | Relief Pitcher

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Mets signed RHP D.J. Mitchell to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Mitchell was designated for assignment by the Mariners on April 11 and elected free agency two days later. The 25-year-old righty allowed seven hits and two runs in 4 2/3 innings last season with the Yankees. He will serve as organizational relief depth for the Mets. Mon, Apr 22, 2013 02:17:00 PM

Mitchell is best known as the player acquired in the Ichiro Suzuki deal last season. He cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week and will look to latch on with another organization. Sat, Apr 13, 2013 03:46:00 PM

Mariners designated RHP D.J. Mitchell for assignment.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Endy Chavez. Mitchell was designated for assignment over the winter, as well. He should again clear waivers and remain in the organization. Thu, Apr 11, 2013 08:47:00 PM

Mariners optioned RHP D.J. Mitchell to Triple-A Tacoma.

Mitchell was added to the 40-man roster, but he won't break camp with the Mariners. The 25-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Yankees last offseason. Sun, Mar 31, 2013 07:09:00 PM

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Mitchell is best known as the player acquired in the Ichiro Suzuki deal last season. He cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week and will look to latch on with another organization.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Endy Chavez. Mitchell was designated for assignment over the winter, as well. He should again clear waivers and remain in the organization.

Mitchell was designated for assignment last month but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He posted a 4.29 ERA over 22 starts and one relief appearance at the Triple-A level in 2012.

The move cleared room for the newly-signed Raul Ibanez on the 40-man roster. Mitchell, who was acquired from the Yankees in the Ichiro deal, made four appearances in the majors this year and posted a 4.29 ERA over 22 starts and one relief appearance at the Triple-A level. The 25-year-old right-hander could draw interest on waivers.

Mitchell put up a 4.29 ERA over 23 appearances -- 22 starts -- at Triple-A in 2012 and also made a few relief appearances for the Yankees before coming over in the Ichiro Suzuki deal. If he has a shot at a roster spot next year, it will likely be as a long man.

Mariners acquired RHPs D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar from the Yankees for OF Ichiro Suzuki and cash considerations.

Mitchell made his major league debut earlier this year and has a 3.86 ERA over parts of four seasons in the minors, averaging 7.0 K/9 and 3.3 BB/9. The 25-year-old throws sits in the high-80s with his fastball and is known for his sinker. He could fit as a back-end starter or middle reliever in the big leagues.

Mitchell isn't a highly rated prospect, but has a 3.28 ERA in parts of four seasons in the minors. His promotion likely means that David Phelps will be moved to the starting rotation in favor of Freddy Garcia.

Mitchell yielded just five hits and one earned run in nine innings of Grapefruit League work this spring. Kontos allowed no hits and no runs in one appearance. But the two were never expected to make the 25-man roster.

A former outfielder from his college days, Mitchell doesn't have much upside but has a nice minor league track record, having held a 3.28 ERA over three seasons, including a 3.18 mark at Triple-A in 2011. He probably has a better shot to eventually earn a roster spot for the Yankees as a middle reliever, though.

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Mets manager Terry Collins said Sunday that Lucas Duda (oblique) is scheduled to begin hitting off a tee this week.

If all goes well, he'll advance to taking live batting practice the following week. The 29-year-old slugger has been dealing with a minor oblique issue for the past month or so and the team being sure to be cautious in his recovery. Duda is coming off a breakout season where he slashed .253/.349/.481 with 30 homers and 92 RBI in 153 games.

Bobby Parnell (elbow) will face batters this weekend for the first time since Tommy John surgery.

Parnell is scheduled to throw one more bullpen session Thursday as a tuneup. He's expected to begin the season on the disabled list, but should be ready to join the Mets' bullpen around the beginning of May.